We rented a small fishing boat. After several days on the high seas, the compass indicated that we were outside of all the traditional navigation routes that had been embarked upon during the last four centuries. Large vessels had always followed the same route back across the Atlantic Ocean, taking advantage of the strength of the winds and currents which allowed them to travel faster. Outside of these routes, few boats would venture into the unknown.
A violent storm hit us on the ninth day of our voyage, with incessant waves over ten feet high passing over our boat and making it uncontrollable.
‘Hold the wheel tight!’ Carlos shouted as water and wind engulfed us from top to bottom.
‘It's impossible!’ I replied. ‘We’re going to tip over!’
‘I'll save as much as I can!’ He exclaimed, ha
